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Google to Add Galapagos Islands to Street View
May 24, 2013 10:09 am | by Jason Dearen, Associated Press | News | CommentsFew have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Soon it will take only the click of a mouse or finger swipe on a tablet to explore some of the Galapagos Islands' most remote areas, surrounding waters and unique creatures.
Scientific Red Tape Mars Efforts vs. Virus
May 24, 2013 10:02 am | by John Heilprin, Associated Press | News | CommentsInternational efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World Health Organization warned Thursday.
Photos of the Day: Bridge Collapses
May 24, 2013 9:45 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA portion of the Interstate-5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit river dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Runways Reopen After Emergency at Heathrow Airport
May 24, 2013 9:31 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA British Airways jet made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport Friday after developing a technical problem after takeoff. TV footage showed smoke streaming from one of the engines. Airport officials briefly closed both runways at Europe's busiest airport, causing delays.
Servia, Team Preparing for Final Race of 2013
May 24, 2013 9:28 am | by Michael Marot, AP Sports Writer | News | CommentsWhen Oriol Servia arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and heard the slogan, he thought it was intended for him. Indy 500 or bust. For Servia and his team, Panther DRR, it's actually more fitting given that Sunday's race isn't just the biggest of the season for this team, it's an all-out battle for survival.
Wheelchair Lift out of Wis. Promises More Access
May 24, 2013 9:23 am | by Carrie Antlfinger, Associated Press | News | CommentsAn elementary school principal has inspired the University of Wisconsin-Madison to create a new wheelchair lift that could help make more places wheelchair accessible. The invention process began three years ago when the principal at Emerson Elementary School in Madison, Karen Kepler, told a school donor her biggest wish was for her building to become accessible to everyone.
Made in The USA Back in Style for Small Businesses
May 24, 2013 9:07 am | by Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWhen Martin Rawls-Meehan started making adjustable beds in 2004, it was a foregone conclusion that key parts would be made overseas. It was cheaper to manufacture in Taiwan than in the U.S. And from Taiwan it was easier to ship to customers in Asia.
Tungsten Industry Develops Conflict Minerals Legislation Compliance Framework
May 23, 2013 5:17 pm | by Tungsten Industry - Conflict Minerals Council | News | CommentsSupported by two leading tungsten industry trade associations a working group of tungsten refiners has established an Initiative that provides a mechanism for industry members to demonstrate their compliance with Security and Exchange Commission regulations under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Fire Human Resources
May 23, 2013 4:57 pm | by M. Simon, Technical Contributor | Blogs | CommentsManagement Consultant Dave Logan at CBS Moneywatch is warning companies to avoid falling in love with company policy. He talks about a company that wanted to hire a very disruptive genius. But HR said it wasn't possible because they had no job description for the function envisioned.
SOR Founder Roy R. Dunlap, Passes Away at Age 90
May 23, 2013 4:57 pm | by SOR | News | CommentsSOR, manufacturer of pressure, level, temperature, and flow measurement products, was founded by Roy Dunlap, who passed away April 25, 2013. SOR founder Roy Dunlap leveraged the static-o-ring (SOR) technology to invent a highly accurate mechanical pressure switch that helped prevent the overfilling of oil tanks.
420 W PMBus Compliant 1/4 Brick
May 23, 2013 4:38 pm | by PD&D Staff | Murata Power Solutions, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata (Mansfield, MA) has announced the UDQ series of isolated digitally controlled DC-DC converters developed by Murata Power Solutions. The UDQ series is packaged in the industry standard quarter-brick format incorporating the ABC (Advanced Bus Converter) pinout for PMBus communications to an isolated DC-DC converter.
Locking System for IEC Inlets
May 23, 2013 4:35 pm | by PD&D Staff | Schaffner Emc | Product Releases | CommentsThe Schaffner Group has enhanced its family of IEC Lock power cords with Japanese PSE approvals for existing IL13 family and introduces the new IL19 family for currents up to 16 A. The power cord families IL with the patented locking system needs no change of existing IEC inlets or IEC inlet filters and locks without additional fixture in every standardized IEC inlet.
Kycon Adds USB Option
May 23, 2013 4:31 pm | by PD&D Staff | Kycon | Product Releases | CommentsKycon (San Jose, CA) has expanded their USB connector series, adding a High Temp USB A-type receptacle with a shorter body. With no compromises in USB characteristics, the smaller package size fits in space-constrained designs while withstanding high temperatures.
Lenze Americas’ FAST Engineering Tool Simplifies Modular Machine Programming
May 23, 2013 4:27 pm | by Lenze Americas | News | CommentsLenze Americas has simplified efficient machine programming with the recent launch of its FAST application template and ready-made standard software modules. Machine designers and programmers can use the FAST software tool to quickly and reliably handle a majority of the software engineering requirements for standardized machine modules.
New Mobile App for Anytime, Anywhere Access to Molex Solutions
May 23, 2013 4:20 pm | by Molex Incorporated | Molex Incorporated | News | CommentsMolex Incorporated has launched a new application that gives tablet users ready access to information on over 90 different Molex product families. Designed for Apple and Android devices, the Molex App allows tablet users to view product information, search products, view literature and view videos without being online.
